Medical Waste Management in Turkey: 2014 Data Released
The Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat) has shared the medical waste statistics for the year 2014 with the public. According to the published data, the total amount of medical waste collected across the country was recorded as 74.5 thousand tons.
Significant details regarding the management of this collected waste have emerged. According to the data, 68 percent of the separately collected medical waste was disposed of in sanitary landfills that comply with environmental health standards.
The safe collection and disposal of medical waste are of great importance for protecting public health and preventing environmental pollution. Sanitary landfills are among the essential facilities that ensure waste is kept under control without harming nature.
Experts state that maintaining medical waste management with modern methods is critical for a sustainable environmental policy. These 2014 data serve as a reference point for demonstrating the development of Turkey's infrastructure efforts regarding waste management.